Whether it's the once in a generation market conditions, or the drought that's biting hard in the east, but more woolgrowers than ever are thinking about the future.

WoolPoll 2018 is the time to think about what levy rate best secures our industry’s future research, development and marketing needs.

The WoolPoll Panel and AWI want woolgrowers to make an informed decision about the levy rate options, not just rely on back of the envelope calculations. That’s why we’ve made available the voter information a month before voting opens. You can access the 2018 WoolPoll Voter Information Memorandum now at www.woolpoll.com.au (before your hard copy arrives in mid-September).

Sydney Lawrie, Chair, 2018 WoolPoll Panel

In it, you’ll find the modelling AWI used to determine the levy rates and its recommendation to growers. AWI has provided more financial modelling than ever, and I urge every grower to look over it before voting.

All Australian woolgrowers who have paid more than $100 in wool levies over the past three years are eligible to vote. Your voting entitlement letter will arrive in the mail soon. Be sure to check that yours has been recorded correctly, so you get every vote you’re entitled to. You have until 7 September to correct it.

No other industry gets the chance every three years to decide how much to invest in R&D and marketing. It’s a critical vote - and every eligible woolgrower should have their say.